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Brand Photography for TedX Speaker, Professor, and Corporate Wellness Advocate Dr. Portia Jackson Preston | Empowered to Exhale | Los Angeles, California

It’s no secret that corporate environments have historically been spaces where well-being wasn’t prioritized. A report by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that managers have more of an impact on employees mental health than their doctor or therapist, and an equal influence to that of their partner. As someone who spent over a decade […]

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At Crystal Lily Creative, we often work with people who are detail oriented, deeply empathetic and sometimes they identify as recovering people pleasers. This influences my collaborative approach to photography, because I find the magic is in our connection. When Casey reached out to schedule a brand photography session I was excited about working with […]

Brand Photo and Video for Los Angeles, California Therapist

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Brand Photography for Braden Drake | Small Business Legal and Tax Attorney | Not AVG Law

Los Angeles | San Diego | Palm Springs Meet Braden Drake, Founder of Not AVG Law. Braden and his team help creatives, business owners, drag artists, and anyone who wants a not-so-average approach to legal and tax services. Braden and I first connected virtually through mutual entrepreneur friends at Launch Your Daydream in early 2019. […]

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Relationships are central to success. Kristena Hatcher of North Star Focus knows this. That’s why she works with early to mid-stage professionals to create spaces where individuals can be brave and empowered to contribute their experiences, talents and ideas to enrich the entertainment and media industries. With a 15-year recruitment and talent acquisition career working […]

Brand Photography for Kristena Hatcher | North Star Focus | Early Career Development and People Strategist | Los Angeles, California

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How to Create An Inclusive, Empowered Brand Statement | Crystal Lily Creative | Photographer + Inclusive Branding Consultant

I’ve said more than once that we have a responsibility to use our brands and our platforms to make a positive change within our communities; and so much of that happens through the connections we make with people. That’s why I think it’s so important that we build brands that are not only welcoming and […]

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In case you missed it, I shared a blog post listing out the 6 Benefits of Choosing Vendors That Give Back and people didn’t hate it; probably because despite the horrible stories we see in the news on a daily basis, people are inherently good and most people want to do good things, haha! When […]

Greater Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Vendors That Practice Sustainability, Give Back & Help Communities | Southern California | Crystal Lily Creative

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Cozy Home LGBTQ+ Portrait Session in Los Angeles | Southern California Lifestyle Photographer | Crystal Lily Photography

This cozy home portrait session took place in my “studio” in Los Angeles with Ashley and Tyler and we could not be happier with the photos! Ashley and Tyler found me through a post shared on Instagram by Dancing With Her and I’m so glad they did! If there’s anything I really enjoy about photo […]

lesbian couple sitting on the floor drinking coffee at home in Los Angeles

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TheRuby Street on the East side of Los Angeles is high on my list of wedding venues I’d love to work at with an amazing couple! This place is fantastic and what makes it so unique is that it used to be a church! I’ve mentioned this on social media in the past, but I […]

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The Ruby Street | Los Angeles Church Turned Hip Wedding Venue | Southern California | Crystal Lily Photography

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Bridal In Havana

The beauty before your eyes is Chucha.  She lives and works in Havana, Cuba and I had the pleasure of working with her on this editorial back in January during my visit there with Amanda Bjorn.  This shoot was a lot of fun and even a little bit challenging as Chucha doesn’t speak English and […]

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